Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 42, October 19, 2024
Section 306 - Interpreter ClassificationIn general, there are two broad categories of interpreters: certified and otherwise qualified. For certification purposes, interpreters are divided into three groups:
(1) those who interpret in a language for which a full or abbreviated oral proficiency examination exists;(2) those who interpret in a language for which there is no oral proficiency examination; and(3) sign language and deaf interpreters. The classifications and certification criteria are subject to modification, revision and change. Schedule D of these regulations contains tables detailing the current classification of the three certification groups. The provisions of this § 306 amended November 22, 2021, effective 1/1/2022, 51 Pa.B. 7415.